The New York Times

U.S. and Iran Face Weekend Deadline to Salvage Fragile Truce

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A temporary truce between the United States and Iran is under severe strain, with a new deadline set for this weekend to prevent its collapse. Vice President JD Vance will lead an American delegation in urgent talks. The goal is to address emerging fractures in the limited cease-fire agreement. The agreement, details of which remain confidential, has halted recent escalations. Both sides now face pressure to find a diplomatic solution before the weekend deadline passes. The outcome of the talks could determine whether the region returns to a period of heightened tension or moves toward more stable negotiations.